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Mississippi

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| Nickname(s) |
| Magnolia State |
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| Highest Point | 806 ft |
| Mean Elevation | 300 ft |
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| Population |
| Population 2005 - est | 2,921,088 |
| Population 2004 - est | 2,902,966 |
| Rank based on 2004 Population | 31 |
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| People |
| Median age | 35.5 |
| % of population who are veterans | 10.9 |
| % of households that are married couple families | 46.5 |
| Males per 100 females | 92.6 |
| % of households with 1 or more persons under 18 | 38 |
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| Income and Jobs |
| Median household income | $35,324 |
| Minutes spent commuting to work | 23.5 |
| % of commuters who drive alone to work | 82.4 |
| % of workers who traveled to work by public trans. | 0.4 |
| % of work population in the service industry | 16.8 |
| % of work population in manufacturing | 15.7 |
| % of work population in professional occupations | 17.9 |
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| Housing |
| % of owner-occupied housing | 69.9 |
| % of housing units statewide built since 2000 | 8.4 |
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| Record Temperatures |
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Date |
Town |
| Highest |
115° |
46° |
Jul 29, 1930 |
Holly Springs |
| Lowest |
-19° |
-28° |
Jan 30, 1966 |
Corinth |
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